Obituaries

Ethan Paul Babbington, 86, of Fairfax County, VA departed this life on Thursday, December 15, 2011. Paul was born in Washington, DC in 1925. The family moved to Virginia in 1939. He was the son of the late Pierce William Babbington, Sr. and Bessie May Cook Babbington. Paul was a Navy veteran of World War II and had duty stations...

MARTHA MAE GARNER, AGE 83, DIED PEACEFULLY IN ALEXANDRIA, VA., ON WEDNESDAY, DEC 7TH, 2011 IN THE PRESENCE OF HER FAMILY AND HER LORD.BORN IN AUGUST 1928 IN KNOXVILLE, TN, TO HESTER ELIZABETH WHALEY BUSH & GESTLE CONLEY BUSH. WHILE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL MARTHA WORKED AS A CANDY STRIPER AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL DURING WWII. SHE MET HER HUSBAND-TO-BE...

Juanita Garrison died on Thursday, November 24, 2011 in Fredericksburg, VA. She is preceded in death by her husband, James H. Clark. Juanita is survived by three daughters, Marie Burnette Terry, Barbara Mullins Kirk, and Betty Payne Donald; three sons, Steve Garrison Kay, Jerry Garrison Tina, and Michael Garrison Kim; a sister Lorraine Brown Henry; and one brother, William Collier...

Rosendo ?Rudy? Naranjo, 71, passed peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2011. Rudy came to the United States in 1962 from Cali, Colombia to attend college and pursue a career in engineering. After arriving in the US, he served in the Navy and attended the University of California, Los Angeles where he earned a degree in electrical engineering. Upon graduation, Rudy...

John Edward Byrne ?Jeb?John Edward Byrne, 86, died on 11/17/11 in Hollin Hills, Alexandria, VA. He was the son of Harry Theodore and Mary Elizabeth Whelen Byrne. He was born 1/15/1925 in Bronx, NY. Survived by his wife, Beverly McKinley Byrne; brothers Monsignor Harry J. Byrne and William Irene Walsh Byrne of NY; and sons Peter Stacey Evans, David, John...

Capt. James Patrick Toscano, US Navy Ret. 56, died peacefully onNovember 13, 2011 at Capital Caring Hospice in Arlington following a long battle with cancer. He was devoted to his loving family, and is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Michael and Cara; and six brothers and sisters, Bill, Flo, Margie, Eileen, Cathy, and John. Following a twenty-seven year career...

On Thursday, November 10, 2011 of Alexandria VA. June was preceded in death by husband, John R., son John R. II, grandson, James and daughter-in-law, Barbara. She is survived by her children, Thomas Sally, Charles, Timothy Tracy and Brenda Madigan Melvin and daughter-in-law, Gina. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call...

Matthew “Neil” Johnson, 88, of Sweetwater Golf & Country Club in Haines City, FL died November 8, 2011 of heart failure. Born June 29, 1923 in Town of Potomac, Arlington, VA. Neil served in the US Army during WWII, and is a retired Alexandria Deputy Sheriff. Married September 8, 1947, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Holloway...

Commander Donald C. Hannam, US Navy Ret.,age 71, of Alexandria, VA passed away in his home on November 6, 2011. Don is survived by his wife, Karen, sons; Wynn, Darren Renee, Robby Christine, Grandchildren; Jackson, Kyle, Logan, Emmett, Emma, and Charlotte and parents, Anne and Neil Coy. A celebration of Don’s life will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2011...

On Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, John R. Groves of Alexandria, VA. Beloved husband of June Groves, father of Thomas Sally, Charles, Timothy Tracy and Brenda Madigan Melvin, father-in-law of Gina. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call upon the family at Cunningham Funeral Home, 811 Cameron St. Alexandria, VA from 2-4...

Lloyd Vernon Burns, age 60, of Alexandria, Virginia passed away on October 18, 2011. There will be a memorial service on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Cunningham Funeral Home at 1PM. Inurnment will be private.

Lenwood Junior Glass, age 70, of Alexandria, Virginia died on October 14, 2011 in his home. He is survived by his children, David Glass and Carole Halcomb. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 from 1-3PM with a funeral service to follow at 3PM at Cunningham Funeral Home. Interment will be private.

Peacefully departed this life on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the age of 67. She is survived by husband, John Dwight Barnes, children, Edward T. Barnes and Michael S. Barnes Angela, grandson, Jonathan M. Barnes, sisters, Patsy and Shirley, brothers; Ernie, Michael and Larry, mother, Virginia Hooper, beloved sister-in-law, Sue Workman and a host of other relatives and friends. The...

Sydna ShepherdSydna passed away peacefully on September 23, 2011 at Envoy in Woodbridge, VA.She is preceded in death by her husband Clifford F. Shepherd and her sister, Ruby.Sydna is survived by her daughters; Jackie Lewis and Gloria Jenkie, her sons; Wayne Darlene, Eddie and Gary Franceen, and her sisters Carol and Diane. Sydna leaves behind 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren...

Gladys McKeehan Reep of Alexandria, VA passed away on September 18th.She was the beloved wife of John O. Reep, cherished mother of Lori & Richard Dove, Debbie & Reggie Beach, and Lisa & Rob Wise, devoted sister of Sonjia Steele and Nancy Berry and adoring grandmother of Jack and Caitlin Dove, Olivia and Sophia Beach, and Jesse and Riley Wise.Services...

Mary Ellen Hayden Passman age 85 passed away September 14, 2011 at home.Mary moved from Hanover County to Alexandria after high school graduation. She loved the area especially her 14 years of employment for the FBI. She was proud of 25 years and retirement from Washington Gas Light Co., where she received an Exceptional Performance Award in 1985.She was preceded...

On September 13, 2011 in Arlington, VA. She was a volunteer at the National Art Gallery for 20 years. Eileen is survived by her sister, Josephine Dailey; a niece, Cathy Curriden and her husband Michael; and five nephews, James, Michael, Stephen, David and Robert Dailey. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2011...

Visitation Sunday 9/11/20112-4 pm at Cunningham Funeral HomeLife Celebration Service Monday 9/12/2011, 11 am, at Cunningham Funeral Home, followed by interment at Mount Comfort Cemetery

Jonnie Louise McDaniel, 71, of Alexandria, VA, passed away August 22, 2011. She was the widow of James McDaniel and was a retired supply officer with the Army Materials Command. She was born August 4, 1940 the daughter of the late Paul S. and Katherine Long Merritt. She is survived by a daughter, Janice McDaniel of Alexandria and a brother...

Visitation 6-8 pm Thursday August 18, 2011. Life Celebration service at 1PM at Cunningham Funeral Home on Friday August 19,2011 followed by interment at Mount Comfort Cemetery